As a young black woman I am very familiar with the daily struggles of life. Sometimes I want to drop out of college and do nothing with my life, because I can’t deal with this unfair world. We are setup to fail and sometimes we accept this. A lot of women give up before they get to enjoy the fruits of their labor. I don’t want to be like that and I don’t want you to be like that either. We deserve to be seen and we are allowed to be ambitious. Everybody is a star and deserves to shine!

About Larisa Da Veiga

Larisa Da Veiga is a young Cape Verdean woman, who was born and raised in Rotterdam. She studies Communication at Fontys University of Applied Sciences and lives in Tilburg. Larisa has a passion for poetry and music. She wants to be an entertainer and motivational speaker when she graduates from college.

Larisa is known for her huge personality and ambition. As a second-generation immigrant she learned quickly that respect and success is not given, but earned. She loves to motivate and encourage others to reach  their highest potential.